as to his own. 



Tliere is ii certain section of anglers who openly contend tli.it, 

 not only is one rod as good as another, but that one man is no belter 

 than another in using it. Were this so, nothing but the element of 

 luck lies at the root of tiial superior success frequently manifested at 

 times when tiie fish arc in a sulky mood and rest in a lifeless manner. 

 How thoroughly mistaken are these innocent people ! How 

 absolutely useless the keen competition for supremacy in the trade to 

 turn out the sort of rod wanted for this or that cast, in order that e\ery 

 Catch under the sun may not be passed over by us ! 



However, it is to be hoped that the few hints thrown out may be 

 of service to intending purchasers, who for their own sake should bear 

 in mind, that all the known methods of propelling the line can be 

 accomplished with the so-called " Kelson " rod, which, though 

 sufFicicntl}' powerful to catch the heaviest salmon, is not unduly hard 

 upon the tender mouth of a grilse. 



